Randy Lehnen has 12 years of experience as a science educator in Minnesota. He has a proven track record of collaboration, leadership, and communication skills. This includes implementing technology resources, integrating literacy strategies, aligning curriculum, revising standards, advising school operations, and developing reading and note-taking strategies with colleagues. He has spearheaded projects around carbon reduction and founded and organized the school science fair.

1. Randy A. Lehnen
318 West Sidney Street, Saint Paul, MN 55107
651-224-2471 randy.lehnen@spps.org
PROFILE Twelve years of collaboration, leadership and communication as a science educator.
Collaboration
• Implemented technology resources with district coach and school professional learning community.
• Integrated Disciplinary Literacy strategies to classroom with a cohort of teachers and professionals.
• Aligned Middle Year International Baccalaureate program with Junior High science department.
• Edited and revised science standards and benchmarks with district science teachers.
• Evaluated daily school operations, advised improvement measures with school Site Council.
• Developed and practiced reading and AVID note-taking strategies with Focus Inquiry Team.
• Review and modified school policies and practices with principal’s Faculty Advisory Board.
• Designed and executed Scotchguard® fabric protection testing with 3M Companies chemist.
• Advised the development of a summer institute with University of MN brain education coordinator.
Leadership and Communication
• Spearheaded design of multi-phase carbon reduction proposal for school as project leader.
• Founded, organized and administered all school science fair in 1999, which continues today.
• Monitored staff development workshops as committee chair and staff development coordinator.
• Compiled and critiqued professional development plans for staff members of school.
• Conducted school mentorship program for non-tenured teachers.
• Strengthened family and community partnerships as committee chair.
• Coached Destination Imagination program and Nordic ski team.
Work Experience
• Biology Teacher, Highland Park Senior High School, Saint Paul, MN 2003- present
• Research Assistant, 3M Companies, Saint Paul, MN 2003
• Junior High School Science Teacher, Ramsey Junior High School, Saint Paul, MN 1998-2003
• Middle School Science Teacher, Visitation School, Mendota Heights, MN 1997-1998
• Interpretive Staff, Bell Museum of Natural History, Minneapolis, MN 1996-1997
Education
2006 Walden University, Minneapolis Masters of Education: Continuing Education G.P.A.: 3.9
1997 University of Minnesota Masters of Education: Life Science Education G.P.A.: 3.8
1992 University of Saint Thomas Bachelor of Arts: Biology Minor: Psychology G.P.A.: 3.2
1991 Lancaster University, England Year of Foreign Study